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What is the caloric value of monosaccharides according to the Atwater factor?
What is the caloric value of monosaccharides according to the Atwater factor?
- 8 kcal/g
- 2 kcal/g
- 3.4 kcal/g (correct)
- 4 kcal/g
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
- Formation of DNA, RNA, ATP, NAD
- Energy transduction
- Transport and communication between cells and organs
- Conversion into glycogen in the liver (correct)
What is the traditional caloric value for proteins according to the Atwater factor?
What is the traditional caloric value for proteins according to the Atwater factor?
- 3.4 kcal/g
- 2 kcal/g
- 4 kcal/g (correct)
- 5 kcal/g
Which amino acid is important for fat metabolism?
Which amino acid is important for fat metabolism?
What is the primary function of cellular replication related to proteins?
What is the primary function of cellular replication related to proteins?
Which of the following is not a class of activity for protein functionality?
Which of the following is not a class of activity for protein functionality?
Which term refers to chemicals released by glands in the body that are carried in the bloodstream, influencing changes in other body parts?
Which term refers to chemicals released by glands in the body that are carried in the bloodstream, influencing changes in other body parts?
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
Which type of protein contains all essential amino acids in correct amounts important for humans?
Which type of protein contains all essential amino acids in correct amounts important for humans?
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed through the diet?
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed through the diet?
What is the term for amino acids that can be synthesized by the body using available molecules from other amino acids?
What is the term for amino acids that can be synthesized by the body using available molecules from other amino acids?
Which protein source lacks at least one essential amino acid?
Which protein source lacks at least one essential amino acid?
Which term refers to the essential amino acid found in the smallest quantity in a food source?
Which term refers to the essential amino acid found in the smallest quantity in a food source?
What is the term for proteins from different sources that combine to form complete proteins?
What is the term for proteins from different sources that combine to form complete proteins?
Which situation may lead to a conditionally essential amino acid becoming indispensable?
Which situation may lead to a conditionally essential amino acid becoming indispensable?
Which process involves the continuous degradation and synthesis of proteins?
Which process involves the continuous degradation and synthesis of proteins?
What determines the quality of a protein in terms of nutrition?
What determines the quality of a protein in terms of nutrition?
